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enFri, 18 Aug 2017 02:50:38 +0000Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:49:59 +0000http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlNAFTA renegotiation is a stark reminder that states and cities must protect against climate disasterhttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/nafta-renegotiation-a-stark-reminder-states-and-cities-must-protect-against-climate-disaster
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/nafta-renegotiation-a-stark-reminder-states-and-cities-must-protect-against-climate-disaster<p>It is up to U.S. cities, states, and businesses to work with Mexican and Canadian partners to create a North American energy strategy that protects the continent from the effects of climate change.</p>Erin FlanaganThu, 17 Aug 2017 19:49:59 +000010 organizations call for rapid transformation to low-carbon homes and buildings in Canada (media release)http://www.pembina.org/media-release/building-leadership
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/building-leadership<p>Leading building and energy professionals are urging the federal government to prioritize swift action to make Canada’s homes and buildings ultra energy-efficient and low-carbon in discussions between federal, provincial, and territorial energy ministers.</p>Stephen HuiMon, 14 Aug 2017 19:13:14 +0000Time for Canada to lead the way to ultra energy-efficient buildings (publication)http://www.pembina.org/pub/building-transformation
http://www.pembina.org/pub/building-transformation<p>Canada has an important opportunity to transform the built environment and transition to a low-carbon future, while enhancing the performance and liveability of Canadian homes and businesses.</p>Pembina InstituteMon, 14 Aug 2017 19:12:12 +0000Reality Check: We can’t turn back time on Alberta’s climate policyhttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/reality-check-we-can-t-turn-back-time-on-alberta-s-climate-policy
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/reality-check-we-can-t-turn-back-time-on-alberta-s-climate-policy<p>Some politicians are making bold statements about undoing Alberta’s climate policy, but when we look closely at those claims, they just don’t hold up.</p>Simon DyerTue, 08 Aug 2017 12:51:07 +0000Passing the torch to Glen Murrayhttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/passing-the-torch
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/passing-the-torch<p>Energy issues will play a key role in Canada’s efforts to combat climate change, and environmental non-governmental organizations such as the Pembina Institute need to adapt to be as effective as possible in the Trump era.</p>Ed WhittinghamSat, 05 Aug 2017 10:33:33 +0000OSEC submission regarding Suncor tailings strategy (publication)http://www.pembina.org/pub/osec-submission-regarding-suncor-tailings-strategy
http://www.pembina.org/pub/osec-submission-regarding-suncor-tailings-strategy<p>Tailings management remains a critical public interest issue in Alberta. The AER must ensure its decisions increase accountability, transparency, and improve outcomes consistent with the TMF.</p>Jodi McNeillFri, 04 Aug 2017 17:01:49 +0000Pacific NorthWest LNG project was a long shothttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/pnw-lng-long-shot
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/pnw-lng-long-shot<p>To secure the project, the previous B.C. government doled out substantial subsidies — locking some of them in for over 25 years.</p>Karen Tam WuThu, 03 Aug 2017 21:47:51 +0000Baseload myths and why we need to change how we look at our grid (blog)http://www.pembina.org/blog/baseload-myths-and-why-we-need-to-change-how-we-look-at-our-grid
http://www.pembina.org/blog/baseload-myths-and-why-we-need-to-change-how-we-look-at-our-grid<p>As the mercury climbed in Alberta on Wednesday, July 26<sup>th</sup>, it helped bust the myth that baseload is synonymous with reliability.</p>Sara Hastings-SimonThu, 03 Aug 2017 12:20:19 +0000Pacific NorthWest LNG cancellation an economic opportunityhttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/pnw-lng-opportunity
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/pnw-lng-opportunity<p>Indeed, LNG demand and prices have fallen as the world transitions to renewable sources of energy.</p>Karen Tam WuWed, 02 Aug 2017 21:19:07 +0000Pacific NorthWest LNG’s demise is a boon for clean growthhttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/pnw-lng-vs-clean-growth
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/pnw-lng-vs-clean-growth<p>With PNW LNG off the table, B.C.’s new government can focus on building a “strong, sustainable, innovative economy that works for everyone.”</p>Karen Tam WuTue, 01 Aug 2017 20:08:49 +0000Pembina Institute names Glen Murray as next executive director (media release)http://www.pembina.org/media-release/next-executive-director
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/next-executive-director<p>CALGARY — On September 5, Glen Murray will become executive director of the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think-tank.</p>Stephen HuiMon, 31 Jul 2017 13:29:33 +0000Business and environmental leaders call for strong Canadian oil and gas methane regulations (media release)http://www.pembina.org/media-release/business-and-environmental-leaders-call-for-strong-canadian-oil-and-gas-methane
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/business-and-environmental-leaders-call-for-strong-canadian-oil-and-gas-methane<p>Reducing methane from the oil and gas sector is a key aspect of the federal government’s pan-Canadian climate framework.</p>Kelly O'ConnorThu, 27 Jul 2017 14:46:07 +0000B.C. municipalities ready to step up for better homes and buildingshttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/bc-energy-step-code
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/bc-energy-step-code<p>The B.C. Energy Step Code is a set of incremental opt-in standards for new homes and buildings that aims to make them healthier, more comfortable, and more affordable to heat.</p>Jonathan CotéWed, 26 Jul 2017 22:43:53 +0000Canadians need better protection from oilsands cleanup liabilitieshttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/canadians-need-better-protection-from-oilsands-cleanup-liabilities
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/canadians-need-better-protection-from-oilsands-cleanup-liabilities<p>Open pit mining operations, where bitumen is found within 75 metres of the surface, are responsible for almost half of current oilsands production and generate severe and potentially intractable environmental impacts that Canadians cannot turn a blind eye to.</p>Jodi McNeillWed, 26 Jul 2017 17:23:38 +0000With LNG dreams fading, B.C. must shift focus to clean growth jobs (media release)http://www.pembina.org/media-release/pnw-lng-cancelled
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/pnw-lng-cancelled<p>The Pacific NorthWest LNG project would have been one of the largest carbon polluters in Canada.</p>Stephen HuiTue, 25 Jul 2017 20:03:41 +0000B.C. cabinet must act quickly to spark clean growthhttp://www.pembina.org/op-ed/bc-ndp-cabinet-2017
http://www.pembina.org/op-ed/bc-ndp-cabinet-2017<p>With B.C.’s government now under the direction of Premier John Horgan and the NDP, all eyes are on them to build a strong, future-proof and inclusive B.C.</p>Karen Tam WuThu, 20 Jul 2017 23:35:05 +0000unGALA 2018http://www.pembina.org/event/ungala-2018
http://www.pembina.org/event/ungala-2018<p>This year's unGALA will bring together an incredible diversity of people, from industry and entrepreneurs to government and non-profits, all joining together in the spirit of finding clean energy solutions. </p>Pembina InstituteThu, 20 Jul 2017 20:00:57 +0000The best path for methane management (blog)http://www.pembina.org/blog/best-path-for-methane-management
http://www.pembina.org/blog/best-path-for-methane-management<p>There’s a lot of commotion around preventing methane (better known as natural gas) from leaking or being otherwise wasted in the oil and gas industry these days. There’s good reason for that.</p>Andrew ReadThu, 20 Jul 2017 17:31:57 +0000Better homes, lower costs, less pollution: The Energiesprong model and B.C. buildings (blog)http://www.pembina.org/blog/affordable-housing-renewal
http://www.pembina.org/blog/affordable-housing-renewal<p>Our Affordable Housing Renewal pilot project aims to kick-start new ways to retrofit and refurbish buildings — cutting energy use and carbon pollution while protecting the cost of living in the face of increasing energy prices.</p>Dylan HeeremaWed, 19 Jul 2017 19:02:53 +0000Clean growth must be top priority for Premier John Horgan and B.C. cabinet (media release)http://www.pembina.org/media-release/bc-cabinet-2017
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/bc-cabinet-2017<p>With B.C.’s government now under the direction of Premier John Horgan and the NDP, all eyes are on them to build a strong, future-proof, and inclusive B.C.</p>Stephen HuiTue, 18 Jul 2017 21:10:38 +0000